Container Delivery Driver

Lakeshore Recycling Systems; Howard Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeshore Recycling Systems in Niles, MI is seeking a Container Delivery Driver to safely deliver and remove waste and recycling carts to customers. The role involves physical work, driving a manual truck, and interactions with customers.

You will perform required paperwork, inspections, and maintain logs while supporting team goals and an environmentally responsible service footprint.

Qualifications

• Physical requirements including lifting, pushing and pulling.
• Ability to read and understand a map.
• Ability to drive a truck with a manual transmission.
• General knowledge of truck mechanics.
• willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Good written and verbal communication with customers.

Responsibilities

• Operate truck safely and in compliance with regulations and policies.
• Deliver and/or remove waste or recycling carts and bins to customers.
• Complete documentation for deliveries/removals and update work orders.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintain logs.
• Maintain customer relationships and interact professionally with clients.
• May assist in other projects and areas as needed.
• Contribute to a positive work atmosphere and teamwork.

Skills

Physical labor

Map reading

Manual transmission

Truck maintenance basics

Overtime availability

Weather resilience

Customer communication

Job description

LRS is the industry leader in providing innovative and environmentally responsibly waste and recycling solutions. Our team delivers exceptional service and value through relentless commitment to customer satisfaction and preservation of the environment. Through our safe and innovative approach to waste diversion, LRS thrives on the passion and innovation of our employees to preserve and sustain the beauty of the towns, neighborhoods and communities that we serve.We are excited to hire candidates that align with our Vision and Values: To become the safest, most innovative waste recycler in the world by redefining the way the world views waste.
Live Safety Serve With Passion Innovate Relentlessly Engage With Integrity Build Community Be Accountable

Job Description

The Container Delivery Driver is responsible for the delivery and/or removal of waste or recycling carts and/or bins to customers. This position routinely requires physical exertion (lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling carts and/or bins) and entering/exiting the truck. Delivery drivers must be able to safely operate the vehicle, as well as provide courteous service to customers. The hours and physical demand may vary by route or area.

Reports To

• Operate truck and perform job duties in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
• Perform delivery and/or removal of waste or recycling carts and/or bins to customers
• Complete proper documentation on deliveries and removals
• Maintain and update work orders
• Conduct pre-trip/post trip inspections and completes logs
• Maintain and update drivers log sheets
• Professional interaction with internal and external customers
• May assist in other projects and areas, as needed
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, and management
• Other duties, as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including repetitive lifting, pushing, pulling and climbing)
• Ability to read and understand a map
• Ability to drive truck with a manual transmission
• General knowledge of mechanics of trucks
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers
• Additional skills may be required to perform additional task(s) specific to work location, department or line of business

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to stand and walk
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Pay Range

$28/hr

Location

Niles

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